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Old Maps of Dora, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Dora. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Dora, NC maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Lincolnton, 1968 Print
    1909 Map of Lincolnton, 1968 Print
    1909 Lincolnton
    1968 Print · USGS
    North Carolina's Piedmont region during the first decade of the twentieth century shows a landscape transitioning between agrarian roots and new rail-driven industry. Genealogists can trace family connections to rural landmarks like Bess Chapel, Double Chimney School, and the community of Laboratory.
  4. 1911 Map of Lincolnton, 1944 Print
    1911 Map of Lincolnton, 1944 Print
    1911 Lincolnton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Lincoln and Gaston Counties at the peak of the rail era show a landscape of growing textile hubs and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Double Chimney School, Snapp Cem, and the industry at Beam Mill.
  7. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and South Carolina borderlands are shown in detail during a period of significant growth and reservoir development. Trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway or find family roots in towns like China Grove, Misenheimer, and Lincolnton.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Charlotte
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the mid-1950s shows a region of rapid growth and industrial expansion centered around Charlotte. Trace the era's infrastructure through the Southern railroad lines and locate significant landmarks like the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot and Lake Norman.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1960 Map of Charlotte
    1960 Map of Charlotte
    1960 Charlotte
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century North Carolina and South Carolina meet in this 1960 survey of the Piedmont's industrial and textile heartland. Trace the growth of Charlotte alongside historic landmarks like Kings Mountain National Military Park and the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1962 Map of Charlotte
    1962 Map of Charlotte
    1962 Charlotte
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the early sixties showcases a landscape transformed by massive reservoirs and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the development of Lake Norman, locate the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot, or find family landmarks like Wesley Chapel and Brown & Norcott Mills.
  19. 1973 Map of Cherryville, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Cherryville, 1976 Print
    1973 Cherryville
    1976 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the North Carolina Piedmont come alive in this early 1970s survey of the tri-county border region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape through family-named landmarks like Beam Mill, local schools such as North Brook Sch No 2, and churches like Indian Creek Ch.
  22. 1976 Map of Cherryville, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Cherryville, 1978 Print
    1976 Cherryville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Cherryville and the surrounding Piedmont farmlands are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey just as rural development began to accelerate. Researchers can identify precise property lines and land use patterns near Cherryville, Fallston, and Baker Crossroads.
  25. 1986 Map of Gastonia
    1986 Map of Gastonia
    1986 Gastonia
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Carolina Piedmont in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by Revolutionary War history and the textile industry. Trace the footprints of early battles at Kings Mountain National Military Park and locate depots along the Southern Railway in Shelby and Gastonia.
  28. 1991 Map of Gastonia
    1991 Map of Gastonia
    1991 Gastonia
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region along the North Carolina and South Carolina border shows a bustling industrial and transit corridor in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of Gastonia and Shelby or explore the grounds of Kings Mountain National Military Park and Lake Wylie.
  31. 2002 Map of Cherryville, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Cherryville, 2003 Print
    2002 Cherryville
    2003 Print · USGS
    The crossroads and creeks of the Gaston and Lincoln county borderlands are captured here at the start of the millennium. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous community landmarks, including Beam Mill, Bess Chapel, and Zion Hill Ch.
  34. 2022 Map of Cherryville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cherryville, 2022 Print
    2022 Cherryville
    2022 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Piedmont are mapped here in the early 2020s, showcasing the intersection of Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks and rural crossroads like Baker Crossroads, Beam Mill, and the small community of Dellview.
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